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A DAY BY THE WATER

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A boat to rent, a place for lunch, or the rules for your first fishing trip. Find useful local starting points and keep your favourites together.

6 places · Local coverage is growing

Rentals · Vancouver, BC

Granville Island Boat Rentals

Powerboat rentals departing from Granville Island. Check the operator’s current boats, renter requirements and weather terms before choosing an outing.

Granville Island / False Creek

Rentals · North Vancouver, BC

Deep Cove Kayak

Kayak and paddleboard rentals, lessons and guided paddles from Deep Cove. Compare a guided trip with an independent rental for your group’s experience.

Deep Cove / Indian Arm

Restaurants · Nanaimo, BC

Lighthouse Bistro & Pub

A harbourfront restaurant at 50 Anchor Way. A shoreside option while visiting downtown Nanaimo; check its current menu and group-booking policy.

Nanaimo harbourfront

Restaurants · Victoria, BC

The Flying Otter

Restaurant on the Harbour Air dock in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The operator identifies a Victoria Harbour Ferry stop on the same dock.

Inner Harbour

Restaurants · Mill Bay, BC

Bridgemans Bistro

A restaurant at Mill Bay Marina overlooking the water. Check the bistro for dining arrangements and the marina for a separate berth enquiry.

Mill Bay Marina

Shore stops · Vancouver, BC

Granville Island Public Market

Food shops and market stalls for a shore visit or provisioning stop. Browse the island’s own directory for individual businesses and current hours.

False Creek / Granville Island

Researched from operator sources; review dates are listed on each place page. Confirm hours, seasonal service and access directly. These entries do not show live booking availability.

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